Early Childhood

Our Master of Education in Early Childhood (PreK-2) program is designed to prepare professionals who have a sound understanding of children's development. It consists of courses that emphasize inclusion of all children with and without disabilities, and prepares teachers who can translate their knowledge into effective classroom practices.

Each participating school has its own program course sequence. View Participating Schools page to see what the Early Childhood program typically looks like at the schools that offer this program.

Available at Belmont Day School, Brookwood School, Shady Hill School.

Elementary Education

The Master of Education in Elementary Education (1-6) program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, to help them develop the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions they will need to respond effectively to children in elementary school.

Each participating school has its own program course sequence. View Participating Schools page to see what the Elementary program typically looks like at the schools that offer this program.

Middle School

This Master of Education in Middle School (5-8) program incorporates innovative approaches to middle school structure and emphasizes the importance of creating appropriate school environments, curricula, and classroom teaching strategies.

Each participating school has its own program course sequence. View Participating Schools page to see what the Middle School program typically looks like at the schools that offer this program.

Available at Shady Hill School and Berwick Academy.

High School

Our Master of Education in High School (8-12) program features instruction in the subject areas as well as in adolescent development, assessment, learning communities, literacy, teaching English language learners, educational technology, literacy for diverse learners, and more.

Each participating school has its own program course sequence. View Participating Schools page to see what the High School program typically looks like at the schools that offer this program.

Available at Berwick Academy and Newton Public School District.

Special Education

The Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) programs seek to educate reflective practitioners who develop age-appropriate strategies for educating students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

Each participating school has its own program course sequence. View Participating Schools page to see what the Moderate Disabilities programs typically look like at the schools that offer this program.

In the Master of Education in Severe Disabilities (All Levels) program, coursework addresses topics associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities and emphasizes meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of children and young adults with severe special needs, including many unique, low-incidence disabilities. Although not a prerequisite, this program is recommended for professionals with at least one year of related experience.

Each participating school has its own program course sequence. View Participating Schools page to see what the Severe Disabilities program typically looks like at the schools that offer this program.

Terris King (pictured with students above), is a graduate of the Collaborative Program at Shady Hill School in Cambridge.
Terris was also featured in a CNN video, Black Male Teachers a Rare Breed, about his subsequent time teaching kindergarten at Bishop Walker School for Boys in Washington, D.C.